Identification

Namehexanal (aldehyde C-6)
IUPAChexanal
CAS Number66-25-1
EINECS200-624-5
FDA UNII9DC2K31JJQ
Molecular FormulaC6 H12 O
Molecular Weight100.16084000
MDL NumberMFCD00007027
Nikkaji NumberJ1.409E
Beilstein0506198
CoE Number96
XlogP31.80 (est)

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring92 hexanal
DG SANTE Food Flavourings05.008 hexanal
FEMA Number2557
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)66-25-1 ; HEXANAL
FDA RegulationFDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay 97.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed Yes
Specific Gravity 0.81200 to 0.82200 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 6.757 to 6.840
Refractive Index 1.39900 to 1.40900 @ 20.00 °C.
Melting Point -56.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point 130.00 to 131.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Acid Value 7.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 10.888000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Vapor Density 1.01 ( Air = 1 )
Flash Point 90.00 °F. TCC ( 32.22 °C. )
logP (o/w) 1.780
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water
Stability cream

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesfragrance

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength high ,
Substantivity 4 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Odor Description
at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol.
at 2.00 %.
An intense green, fruity, aldehydic odor
Aldehydic, Fatty, Green, Powerful
green, fruity, aldehydic
Odor sample from Givaudan Corporation
Taste Description
at 2.50 ppm.
green
leafy, fruity, green apple like
Classic aldehyde notes green grassy sharp unripe or raw fruit and green vegetable

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Human Experience1 % solution: no irritation or sensitization.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-rat LD50 4890 mg/kg
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation Toxicityinhalation-rat TCLo 2000 ppm/4H

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for hexanal (aldehyde C-6) usage levels up to0.5000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Structure ClassI
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)-
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy-
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings2.00000
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy-
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products-
milk products-
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
snack foods-
soft candy-
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

Advanced Biotech. Inc.

Inspired by Nature

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Alfrebro LLC/ Archer Daniels Midland Company

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Associate Allied Chemicals

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Augustus Oils Ltd

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Axxence Aromatic GmbH

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Berje Inc.

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Extensive Line

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Cvista

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Excellentia International

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Firmenich Inc.

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Fleurchem, Inc.

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Riverside Aromatics Ltd.

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Potential Uses

FR aldehydic FR apple FR apricot FR banana FR berry FL carrot FR cherry FR coconut FR coffee FR cranberry FR cucumber FR currant red currant FL fish FR fruit grass FR green FR herbal FR lime FR mandarin FR melon FR orange FR peanut FR pine forest FL/FR pine needle FR plum FR saffron FR strawberry FR tangerine FL tea FR tobacco FL tomato

Natural Occurrence

achillea tenuifolia lam. flower oil iran @ 0.20% Data angelica seed oil CO2 extract @ 0.70% Data apple fruit apple juice PMC apple plant artemisia vestita wall. flower oil @ 8.60% Data artemisia vestita wall. leaf oil @ 8.70% Data banana fruit basil shoot basil shoot oil bay laurel leaf bergamot oil turkey @ 0.02% Data blueberry fruit juice bread white bread PMC buckwheat seed butter PMC cabbage leaf camphor oil carrot cashew fruit cashew nut cayenne fruit celery leaf celery root celery shoot clary sage oil france @ trace% Data clove bud clove fruit coconut coffee PbMd PMC corn hull husk corn husk oil corn leaf corn seed oil corn shoot corn silk oil cranberry fruit cucumber fruit elder black elder flower oil eschweilera coriacea (a. p. dc.) mori flower oil brazil @ 11.60% Data eucalyptus globulus feverfew flower oil @ trace% Data fish PMC ginger rhizome oil ginger root oil CO2 extract australia @ 0.52% Data grapefruit oil grapefruit oil california @ 0.01% Data guava fruit guava fruit headspace reunion @ 65.90% Data guava fruit oil reunion @ 0.10% Data ham PbMd PMC heracleum paphlagonicum czeczott fruit oil turkey @ <0.10% Data herniaria incana lam. oil greece @ 0.40% Data hyacinthus orientalis absolute @ 0.02% Data kohlrabi stem laurel leaf oil turkey @ <0.10% Data lavender oil spike spain @ 0.057% Data lemon oil lime fruit juice mandarin oil mangrove bark red oil cuba @ 0.20% Data marjoram wild marjoram plant mustard white mustard narcissus absolute @ 0.08% Data oat seed olive orange fruit orange fruit juice oregano plant oregano shoot osmanthus absolute @ 0.01% Data papaya fruit parsley leaf patchouli oil china @ 0.01% Data pear plant pepper bell pepper fruit plum fruit plumcot fruit PMC pomelo potato chip PMC potato plant rice black rice cooked PbMd PMC rice cakes PbMd PMC rice cooked rice PbMd PMC rice plant rose oil otto bulgaria @ 0.03% Data roselle calyx rosemary sap rugula herb safflower bud salvia verbenaca seed oil tunisia @ 0.42% Data sesame seed soybean plant spearmint oil star fruit oil cuba @ trace% Data strawberry wild strawberry fruit sunflower seed tangerine oil tea leaf tea shoot tobacco leaf tomato walnut black walnut oil water mint shoot watermelon fruit watermelon fruit juice wheat shoot

Synonyms

aldehyde C 6 hexylic food grade aldehyde C-6 aldehyde C-6 FCC aldehyde C-6 fraction ex orange redd aldehyde C-6 natural aldehyde C-6, natural aldehyde C6 C6 aldehyde caproaldehyde N- caproaldehyde caproic aldehyde N- caproic aldehyde capronaldehyde N- capronaldehyde N- caproyl aldehyde N- caproylaldehyde hexaldehyde N- hexaldehyde 1- hexanal hexanal N- hexanal hexanal (aldehyde C-6) hexanal (aldehyde C6) hexanal nat hexanal natural hexanaldehyde hexoic aldehyde hexyl aldehyde hexylaldehyde 1- hexylaldehyde Info: Volatile Flavor Components in Bogyojosaeng and Suhong Cultivars of Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch.) PubMed: Volatile and amino acid profiling of dry cured hams from different swine breeds and processing methods. PubMed: Sensory effects of hexanal vapor on fresh-cut slices of golden delicious apples. PubMed: Influence of lipid content and lipoxygenase on flavor volatiles in the tomato peel and flesh. PubMed: Rapid tomato volatile profiling by using proton-transfer reaction mass spectrometry (PTR-MS). PubMed: Change of volatile compounds in fresh fish meat during ice storage. PubMed: Effect of enzymes on strawberry volatiles during storage, at different ripeness level, in different cultivars, and during eating. PubMed: Characterization of aroma compounds in Chinese rice wine Qu by solvent-assisted flavor evaporation and headspace solid-phase microextraction. PubMed: High-temperature natural antioxidant improves soy oil for frying. PubMed: Developing hexanal as an odor reference standard for sensory analysis of drinking water. PubMed: Effect of commercial rosemary oleoresin preparations on ground chicken thigh meat quality packaged in a high-oxygen atmosphere. PubMed: Mung bean lipoxygenase in the production of a C6-aldehyde. Natural green-note flavor generation via biotransformation. PubMed: Study of precursors responsible for off-flavor formation during storage of potato flakes. PubMed: Inverse gas chromatographic method for measurement of interactions between soy protein isolate and selected flavor compounds under controlled relative humidity. PubMed: Quantitation of odor-active compounds in rye flour and rye sourdough using stable isotope dilution assays. PubMed: Changes in chemical composition and sensory qualities of peanut milk fermented with lactic acid bacteria.